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Put It On My Bill 🍸
Every bar has its regulars. Most are a joy. Some are a project. And every so often, one moves from the first category to the second. “Put it on my bill!”
New Recipes
Hummus Pizza Toasties (Air Fryer or Grill) – Quick, Light & Easy
By Ana Tidae
/ 7 July 2026
Hummus Pizza Toasties: Open-faced ciabatta “pizza” toasties with hummus in place of tomato sauce, mature cheddar and mozzarella, Black Forest ham, cherry tomatoes, pickled gherkins, and fresh avocado on top. Light, refreshing, and not overly rich — sweet, savoury and creamy all at once, without being salty.
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Spicy Pineapple & Mushroom Coconut Cream Quiche
By Ana Tidae
/ 1 July 2026
What really takes this quiche to the next level is the luscious coconut cream custard. Instead of relying solely on dairy, coconut cream creates a silky, velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the wholegrain mustard, garlic, paprika, nutmeg, and mushroom soy sauce.
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Brown Butter Cheese Soufflé with Caramelised Pear, Danish Blue & Jalapeño
By Ana Tidae
/ 1 July 2026
These cheese soufflés combine the sweetness of caramelised pear with the gentle heat of jalapeño, balanced by mature Cheddar, creamy Danish Blue and a rich browned butter béchamel. Parmesan-coated ramekins create a crisp, savoury crust while fresh thyme ties all the flavours together.
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Bread
By Ana Tidae
/ 19 April 2026
There’s something irresistibly comforting about a bowl of creamy shrimp pasta - silky sauce clinging to perfectly cooked pasta, tender juicy shrimp, and the perfect balance of garlic, cream, and parmesan in every bite. It feels elegant enough for a special dinner, yet simple enough for a busy weeknight meal....
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Artisanal Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread – Made From Scratch
By Ana Tidae
/ 7 April 2026
Each pull-apart slice reveals buttery garlic infused with French wholegrain mustard, fragrant oregano and rosemary, bright lemon zest, and fresh parsley, layered beneath a blanket of gooey, melted cheese. The result is a truly artisanal loaf with complex, aromatic flavors that are far beyond ordinary garlic bread.
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The ProperGander
Wizball (Retrospec) – I Didn’t Expect to Get Addicted Again… but It’s Excellent!
By ProperGander
/ 9 July 2026
At first it looks like a simple side-scrolling shooter, but that's only scratching the surface. There's exploration, strategy, resource management, risk versus reward, and a surprising amount of subtlety. Every new ability changes the way you play. Every world introduces fresh ideas. It keeps surprising you long after you think...
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The Ingenious Engineering Hidden Inside a Wood-Fired Hot Tub
By ProperGander
/ 26 June 2026
Once I understood how the system worked, the wood-fired hot tub heated faster, used less wood, produced less smoke, and kept sparks and flames safely contained. Most importantly, it became clear that proper operation is not intuitive - and without guidance, most people would never discover the most efficient method.
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Ceasefire Without Peace: Trump, Iran & the Oil Shock Reshaping the World 🌍
By ProperGander
/ 30 April 2026
The US President flatly rejected Iran's proposal, insisting the naval blockade stays in place until Iran agrees to far stricter nuclear terms. And in typical Trump fashion - he doubled down, claiming the blockade is "more effective than bombing" and describing Iran as "choking like a stuffed pig." 🐷
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When Gatekeeping Replaces Discussion: Why I’m Banned from HomeDistiller
By ProperGander
/ 12 March 2026
Instead of constructive feedback, I was banned from HomeDistiller forum after posting a link to the calculator. The ban occurred without meaningful discussion of the tool itself, and I was subsequently unable to contact the moderators to understand or appeal the decision.
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Sole Survivors: How a Lighter and Some Glue Saved My Favourite Shoes 💪
By ProperGander
/ 6 March 2026
This method is genuinely old-school cobbler wisdom, and it works beautifully once you understand the science. Products like Genkem or Bostik Shoe Glue are solvent-based contact adhesives. Apply them to both surfaces, let them get tacky, then pass a brief flame over each side.
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